Jennifer is responsible for coordinating and managing weddings, banquets, special events, and other catered group functions at the resort.
Mackenzie MacDonald new Director of Activities at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
An alumnus of Omni Hotels & Resorts, MacDonald most recently served as recreation manager and camp director at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas.
Rachel Haggstrom named Executive Chef of Balboa Bay Resort
Haggstrom has been serving as the property’s chef de cuisine since October 2013.
Raymond Soria new Director of F&B at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
Soria is responsible for the success of the resort’s dining experience, including BIN189 and Magnum Private Dining Room, as well as in-room dining, banqueting and catering for special events.
Rebekah Turpin new Sommelier at Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Turpin, a Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and a French Wine Scholar, brings more than 10 years of industry experience to the Cal-Italian restaurant.
Carlos Malliaroudakis appointed General Manager Al Ain Rotana
Carlos Malliaroudakis joins Al Ain Rotana following an extensive background with 25 years of experience in the hospitality field throughout Greece, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE.
Paul Walters appointed General Manager of InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
Paul Walters joins IHG from the Langham Hospitality Group where he was most recently General Manager of their flagship property, The Langham London.
Leong Wy Joon new Senior VP of Hotel Development – Asia and India for Hard Rock Intl
Leong most recently was with Berjaya Land, where he spearheaded the company’s hotel division, responsible for the operations and profitability of hotels and resorts throughout Malaysia, Vietnam, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines and the UK.
Chettiar ‘Karounen’ Vythalingum new Pastry Chef at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort
Karounen joins the Outrigger from the Sofitel The Palm & Spa Resort in Dubai where he worked for two years.
Frank Naboulsi named Regional VP, Egypt and GM Fairmont Nile City
Naboulsi brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to this position with over 20 years of experience at FRHI.











